Category: Productivity

Learning keyboard shortcuts can be a real pain. But once you’ve mastered them they can save you massive amounts of time if you are a regular excel user. Do you use a Mac? If so, we’ve got you covered. Check out these awesome keyboard shortcuts on Excel for Mac and these 45 universal keyboard shortcuts […]

It’s funny how breakthroughs in productivity come from the most unlikely turn of events. Several years ago I broke a finger. And I found myself struggling to use the mouse at work. Navigating around the computer screen was painfully slow (pun intended). I had to find a way of working smarter. Well, as they say, necessity is the mother of […]

I’d like to buy my own digital version of this Mac Keyboard Shortcuts cheat sheet for just $1 It’s funny how breakthroughs in productivity come from the most unlikely turn of events. Several years ago I broke a finger. And I found myself struggling to use the mouse at work. Navigating around the computer screen was painfully slow […]

I’ve been experimenting with various productivity hacks for the best part of three years now. Like a lot of other productivity enthusiasts I’ve been victim to “app obsession” and “device addiction”. Being mindful of my attitude to technology has helped me mould a more skilful approach technology. I now use technology as a means and end (my […]

OK so let’s deal with first things first. You think I’ve lost my mind and I better prove to you that I haven’t if I expect you to read any further.. What I’m suggesting makes sense. I’ve given it a lot of thought. The world is changing. Fast! And there’s one major thing behind all […]

Do you have favourite websites you go to when you’re looking for inspiration? I have a few bookmarked on my computer. One site that has recently become a wellspring of ideas and motivation is www.ownermag.com. This site was founded by one of my favourite bloggers – Chris Brogan. As soon as the site was announced […]

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